Henschke Hill of Roses 2021

Henschke Hill of Roses 2021

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  • Robert Parker rating 97
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17
Henschke Hill of Roses 2021
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HED01057

75 cl

14.5%
£325.00
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The Henschke Hill of Roses 2021 is an Eden Valley Shiraz notable for its structured profile. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dark fruits, notably blackberry and plum, alongside floral hints and subtle spice. The palate showcases black cherry, hints of pepper and a blend of earthy undertones, while firm tannins provide definition. This wine is crafted from select grapes sourced from 27-year-old vines, descendants of the esteemed Hill of Grace vineyard. Henschke, established in 1868, is renowned for its commitment to traditional viticultural practices.
97 Robert Parker
In 1986, a mass selection from the grandfather vines was taken and planted in the Mount Edelstone vineyard. As a result of this, the Henschke`s decided to plant to the post office block—right next door to the Hill of Grace vineyard. This was in 1989, and it has given them the opportunity to assess at what point the vines move from young vine to established vines. The most obvious young-vine characteristic, to my palate, is the register of fruit. this 2021 Hill of Roses Shiraz is eminently red-fruited, while the Hill of Grace is black and blue. Another is the tannins, which don`t serve to carry the fruit as far through the finish here as they do in the Hill of Grace. Still silty and ultra-fine, they provide pliable structure and chew through the finish. This has notes of pressed garden rose, ozone and wet asphalt. It`s a beautiful wine, fresh and vibrant. The vines were 32 years old at the time of the single-pass harvest in 2021. This is excellent. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. - Erin Larkin
17 Jancis Robinson
Full screwcapped bottle just 1,280 g. Fruit from what was planted in 1989 as a nursery block of dry-grown Shiraz for the Hill of Grace. Its vines are still regarded as too young to provide an ingredient for the Hill of Grace. Produced first in 2001 but not produced in 2003, 2011, 2014, 2019 or 2020 but 2021 was a more plentiful vintage.

Pale rim and transparent garnet. Really complex and intriguing on the nose! Does it have a floral note? It`s gorgeous on the front palate with some minerals and a hint of cough medicine. It offers a ping-pong between saline damson fruit and minerals but then tightens up and tells the taster to just go away. Grainy texture on the dry finish. Clearly it has amazing depth but needs lots of time – though it opened out 24 hours after the bottle was opened. Soooo long! (JR)

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One of Australia's Greatest Wineries

The Henschke name is synonymous with fine winemaking in Australia, the family are part of the "First Families" - ten of the countries oldest and most respected family-owned, multi-generation wineries. Other names on the roster include d'Arenberg, Yalumba, Tyrrells and Tahbilk. Henschke is currently managed by Prue and Stephen Carl Henschke. Stephen is the youngest son of the famous Cyril Henschke, who elevated the winery to become one of Australia's most highly regarded.

The winery produce a number of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, dry Rieslings and Semillon, but their flagship wine is undoubtedly Hill of Grace single vineyard Shiraz - intense, concentrated and age-worthy - Hill of Grace is considered by many to be Australia's greatest red wine.

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